convulsive
[ kuhn-vuhl-siv ]
adjective
of the nature of or characterized by convulsions or spasms.
producing or accompanied by convulsion: convulsive rage.
Origin of convulsive
1Other words for convulsive
Other words from convulsive
- con·vul·sive·ly, adverb
- con·vul·sive·ness, noun
- post·con·vul·sive, adjective
- un·con·vul·sive, adjective
- un·con·vul·sive·ly, adverb
- un·con·vul·sive·ness, noun
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How to use convulsive in a sentence
The young woman was unable to answer; she pressed the hand of the pianist convulsively.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinThen waves of grief broke over her, and she sobbed convulsively; but still she shed no tears.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonHe gripped Shiv's shoulder convulsively, nearly sending his own car into the ditch by so doing.
He stood in front of the virtuous harridan, his lips working, his fingers convulsively clutching the air.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeThe fat cousin was observed here to put her handkerchief to her mouth and bend convulsively over a drawing.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands | R.M. Ballantyne
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